Leicestershire Fire and Rescue

Professional Standards Officer

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Job Location

Wanlip, United Kingdom

Job Description

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have an opportunity available for a Professional Standards Officer to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of£37,336 - £41,418 per annum.

About the Professional Standards Officer role:

Join Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) as a Professional Standards Officer. This is a unique opportunity to be a key player in upholding fairness and ethics. As a Professional Standards Officer, your expertise will be crucial in conducting thorough and impartial investigations, contributing significantly to the informed decision-making processes of our managerial team and supporting the development of managers. If you're dedicated to ethical standards, apply now to play a vital role in maintaining our core values.

Responsibilities as our Professional Standards Officer:

Conduct Comprehensive Investigations:

  • Conduct thorough, efficient, and fair investigations on behalf of LFRS and other authorities as may be required.
  • Manage the effective and efficient investigation of a variety of casework and to develop terms of reference, investigation plans and investigation methodology.
  • To provide advice and support to managers undertaking investigations.

Impartial Reporting:

  • Provide details and impartial reports to support managerial decision making.

Collaboration and Communication:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources and other relevant departments, to ensure a consistent approach to investigations.
  • Communicate effectively with all parties involved, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
  • Support the development of Officers and employees at all levels.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Proactively identify areas of process improvement within the investigation function and contribute to the development of best practices.

Skills and experience required as our Professional Standards Officer:

Qualifications:

  • Degree level qualification or above in a relevant subject.
  • CIPD Advanced Level Qualification or a Level 2 PIP (Professionalising the Investigation Process) or equivalent / or relevant demonstrable work experience.

Benefits you'll receive as our Professional Standards Officer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working
  • Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
  • Full support for ongoing professional development
  • On-site gym facilities
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
  • Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
  • Access to the Service's 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

  • Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
  • Department of Works and Pension's Disability Confident scheme
  • British Sign Language Charter
  • Asians in the Fire Service Association

Closing date: 23:59 01 November 2024

Interview and test date: TBC

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Professional Standards Officer then please click “apply” now – We'd love to hear from you!

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.


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Location: Wanlip, GB

Posted Date: 10/29/2024
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October 29, 2024
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